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Stories by Chrissy Booker

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Third graders from left, MJ Mefy, Landon Huffman and Jasper McCann line up for the start of the school day at Harney Elementary.

New Hornets buzzing with excitement as school begins at Vancouver Public Schools

Third graders from left, MJ Mefy, Landon Huffman and Jasper McCann line up for the start of the school day at Harney Elementary.

August 30, 2023, 2:28pm Clark County News

Teachers, parents and excited young students gathered on the playground of Harney Elementary School Wednesday morning to send the newest batch of Hornets into the new school year. And they didn’t let a tiny bit of drizzle stop them. Read story

Winston's British Fish n Chips has moved from a food cart pod near Living Hope Church to a new location at 221 N.E. 104th St. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot.

3 food carts depart Living Hope Church location over traffic fee dispute

Winston's British Fish n Chips has moved from a food cart pod near Living Hope Church to a new location at 221 N.E. 104th St. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot.

August 30, 2023, 6:06am Business

A food cart pod at Living Hope Church has lost three of its five carts due to a $45,000 traffic impact study fee that the church intended to pass onto the owners. Read story

Vanessa Munson, winner of the Miss Washington 2023 competition, is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. At top, Munson holds her crown and her Army cap.

Former Miss Clark County, a U.S. Army sergeant, adds Miss Washington to her growing résumé

Vanessa Munson, winner of the Miss Washington 2023 competition, is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. At top, Munson holds her crown and her Army cap.

August 19, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

Camouflage and basic training, or bright lights and evening gowns. In either attire or setting, 22-year-old Vanessa Munson of Battle Ground feels like herself. Read story

Customers take a minute to decide their lunch order while visiting the food carts at Living Hope Church on Northeast Andresen Road.

Living Hope Church wants Vancouver food cart owners to help pay $45K bill for traffic study

Customers take a minute to decide their lunch order while visiting the food carts at Living Hope Church on Northeast Andresen Road.

August 18, 2023, 6:03am Business

A land use permit that Living Hope Church did not acquire until months after its food cart pod was established came with an unexpected traffic study fee of $45,000. Now Living Hope wants food cart owners to help foot the bill. Read story

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, from left, greets Kaylee Collins of Lifeline Connections while joined by Niles Haas of the Xchange program before the start of the fentanyl roundtable.

Housing, treatment, more resources needed to fight fentanyl in Clark County

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, from left, greets Kaylee Collins of Lifeline Connections while joined by Niles Haas of the Xchange program before the start of the fentanyl roundtable.

August 14, 2023, 6:49pm Clark County Health

It’s stronger than meth, heroin and cocaine, but one dose is only the price of a cup of coffee. Read story

Friends of Vancouver Community Library hosts Art4Art fundraiser

August 4, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Since 2016, the Art4Art fundraiser hosted by Friends of the Vancouver Community Library has brought the community together through creativity and diversity. Read story

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

Clark County Public Health: Avoid water at Vancouver, Camas lakes

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

July 31, 2023, 5:26pm Clark County Health

As summer blazes on, local residents may be eager to cool off where they can. But before the community makes its way to the shores, Clark County Public Health advises the public to avoid certain lakes due to the presence of cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae. Read story

Meagan Huff, museum curator at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, examines the artifacts that will be included in the upcoming exhibition.

Fort Vancouver collection brings American history to life

Meagan Huff, museum curator at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, examines the artifacts that will be included in the upcoming exhibition.

July 26, 2023, 6:33pm Clark County News

Home to 2.8 million artifacts, the museum collection at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers a glimpse into American history. Read story

Kittens eat food and lounge around Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington: Practice patience with stray cats, kittens

Kittens eat food and lounge around Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

July 21, 2023, 6:37pm Clark County Life

As summer continues, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington urges members of the community to reconsider before bringing stray cats and kittens to its shelter. Read story

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington board members Karissa Lowe, from left, T. Randall Grove, president Matt Morton, Vanessa Gaston, and George Middleton stand for a portrait outside the CFSW office in downtown Vancouver following a board meeting.

Community Foundation gives nonprofits $351,160

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington board members Karissa Lowe, from left, T. Randall Grove, president Matt Morton, Vanessa Gaston, and George Middleton stand for a portrait outside the CFSW office in downtown Vancouver following a board meeting.

July 21, 2023, 2:12pm Clark County News

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has awarded 10 nonprofits with $351,160 in grants as a part of its annual Focus Grant Program. Read story